Industrial Engineer Intern
Teleflex · Olive Branch, MS, US · The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $20.00 and $25.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Paid
About the role
Global Operations - Global Operations is a complex and diverse organization within the company which is responsible for product fulfilment to all our customers from end to end. We pride ourselves on being totally Customer Centric in our unrelenting focus on Improving Quality, Service and Value as perceived by our customers. Our employees are dedicated to the Global Operations Enterprise Excellence journey. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives.
Position Summary
The Industrial Engineer Intern will support process analysis, data-driven problem solving, and layout optimization projects within the North American Distribution Center (NADC). This internship provides exposure to applying industrial engineering principles in a high-volume distribution environment with an emphasis on efficiency, ergonomics, and continuous improvement. Interns will contribute to real improvement initiatives while gaining valuable technical and analytical experience.
Anticipated Start Date: January 2027
Anticipated End Date: April/May 2027
Location: Olive Branch, MS
Weekly Hours: 30 hours per week
Principal Responsibilities
- Collect, analyze, and interpret time study, labor usage, and workflow data.
- Assist in developing labor standards, productivity benchmarks, and capacity models.
- Support warehouse layout and material flow projects (AutoCAD exposure a plus).
- Contribute to Kaizen and Lean projects, helping reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Partner with supervisors and managers to trial and validate process changes.
- Present a final project on an assigned operational improvement opportunity.
Education / Experience Requirements
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
- Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in Lean, Six Sigma, and process optimization.
- Proficiency in Excel; exposure to AutoCAD, simulation tools, or WMS preferred.
Specialized Skills / Other Requirements
- Exposure to data collection and analysis in an operational setting.
- Hands-on experience with process mapping and workflow improvement.
- Participation in real-world Lean/Kaizen initiatives.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability in a dynamic environment.